The 7 Cardinal Virtues of Successful Writers While the seven deadly sins are generally agreed upon, there are many lists of life's most important virtues. Today I will bring you another such list: Here are the seven cardinal virtues of successful writers. 1) DILIGENCE for regular writing I've said it before and I will keep saying it until it gets stuck on loop in your own head: To be a writer, what you have to do is write. Everything else you need to know can be picked up along the way. A daily writing routine will move you far closer to your writing goals than any reading project or theoretical study ever could. 2) LOVE of failure Those who fear failure will be defeated by it while those who befriend it will thrive. Michael Jordan said, "I’ve failed over and over again in my life, and that is why I succeed." 3) PURITY of delusion The most important gift many talented writers were born with is the gift of delusion. If you already think you're great, hold on to that belief (even though you are probably wrong). You will fail. Rinse.
Joseph Conrad Leben[Bearbeiten | Quelltext bearbeiten] Joseph Conrad wurde als Sohn polnischer Eltern, die beide Adelsfamilien entstammten und der Wappengemeinschaft Nałęcz angehörten, in Berdyczów im Gouvernement Kiew (heutige Ukraine) geboren, das bis 1793 polnisch gewesen und nach der zweiten Teilung Polens unter russische Herrschaft gekommen war. Conrads Vater, Apollo Korzeniowski, war Schriftsteller und polnischer Patriot, der William Shakespeare und Victor Hugo ins Polnische übersetzte. Er regte seinen Sohn an, polnische und französische Literatur zu lesen. Wegen seines Engagements für die Wiedererlangung der polnischen Unabhängigkeit wurde der Vater 1861 verhaftet, zunächst im X. Das Sorgerecht für das damals elfjährige Kind erhielt dessen Onkel Tadeusz Bobrowski. 1886 erhielt er im Alter von 30 Jahren die britische Staatsbürgerschaft. 1888 wurde er Kapitän der Otago; es sollte seine einzige Position als Kapitän sein. Am 3. Werk und Rezeption[Bearbeiten | Quelltext bearbeiten] dt. The Idiots
National Novel Writing Month — Four Fabulous Ways to Create Stand-Out Character Names NaNo Prep is always better with an incredible writing community around you. Luckily, the NaNoWriMo forums are just the place to find assistance or inspiration from other participants from around the world. Inspired by our Appellation Station forum thread, we asked Melissa Rose, NaNoWriMo participant, to talk about coming up with the perfect character name: You know those moments that make your readers jump up and down cheering for your protagonist? Or shout obscenities against your antagonist? Don’t make cookie-cutter characters. There’s nothing wrong with wanting a character’s name to be perfect, but remember, having a name contrast with your character’s personality might shake things up a bit. Go easy on the creativity. Even when you’re trying to make sure a character’s name isn’t too predictable, remember that your readers will want to be able to get to know your character. Reserve the honor. We all get that wonderful urge to name a character after our favorite person in the world.